How popular is the name Dee in 2025?

Dee is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Dee most popular?

Dee peaked in 1887, reaching #254 among US boy names.

Dee will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Dee entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #254 in 1887, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#254

peak (1887)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 2,800 people named Dee are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Dee alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Dee in 2025?: Dee is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Dee most popular?: Dee peaked in 1887, reaching #254 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Dee with classmates?: Dee will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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